Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09895 Nutmeg Anarta trifolii (=Discestra), (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2145 (ABH73.255)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 13th June 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): goosefoots (Chenopodium spp.), Common Orache (Atriplex patula), Onion (Allium cepa), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, mid April-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status:

Habitat

Wasteground, agricultural land, heathland, fens, woodland, scrub, grassland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dusky Brocade Apamea remissa
White Colon Sideridis turbida (=albicolon)


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, white, yellow, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5